Art

Learn to Paint like Bob Ross!

$70 discounted for residents,
$80 non-residents per session

Ages 13 – adult (16 & under must be accompanied by an adult)

Join us in painting happy little trees and fluffy clouds as we put dreams onto canvas. Join Ted Simpson, Certified Ross Instructor as he guides you through painting your own Bob Ross Style masterpiece in just a few hours.

No experience necessary and all supplies included.

Saturdays, 1:00–4:00pm

Fall 2025 Dates:

  • September 6
  • October 4
  • November 1
  • December 6

Classes held at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Instructed by Ted Simpson, CRI


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Learn to Paint Like Bob Ross Fall 2025

Painting Florals in Watercolor with Shape Light and Values

$60 Discounted for residents
$70 Regular fee for non-residents

AGES: 16-100!
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME TO ATTEND

Join master artist Denise Willing Booher and learn to paint a stunning floral in watercolor! All skill levels are welcome to attend. Denise will lead students set by step through painting a Floral using an actual floral as well as painting a floral plein air (outside). She will demonstrate each step working in layers of washes to build radiant colors as well as painting with strong, colorful strokes. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the composition with a study, good division of shapes, value planning, shadows, as well as what your art communicates while enjoying yourself!

SUPPLY LIST:

• Suggested Paper – Arches 140lb cold press watercolor block approximately 11 x 14.
• Sketch book for initial painting ideas.
• Watercolor paint palette with paint wells mixing tray and cover, water container.
• Paint: Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, and Ultramarine Blue.
• Kleenex plus a rag or sponge
• Brushes (Suggested brushes): Size #8 Round (Princeton Aqua Elite, Trekell Protégé or Escoda), 8 Black Raphael SoftAqua Synthetic Squirrel Watercolor Brush Quill. A 2” flat watercolor wash brush. All brushes can be purchased on Amazon.
• Kneaded eraser. Pencil, Kleenex, Paper towel, Water dish.

10:00am–2:30pm (½ hour break, please bring a lunch)

September 23, 24, 25, 2025
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Instructed by Denise Willing-Booher,
Nationally Acclaimed Water Color Artist
Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room


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SLPR Summer 2025 Painting Florals in Watercolor with Shape Light and Values

 

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